Elmwood Park High School, or EPHS, is a public four-year high school located in River Grove, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401.
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Elmwood Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmwood Park High School's student population of 1,022 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Elmwood Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood Park High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1957 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
59%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Elmwood Park Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Park High School's ranking?
Elmwood Park High School is ranked #1957 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmwood Park High School?
The graduation rate of Elmwood Park High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elmwood Park High School?
1,022 students attend Elmwood Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elmwood Park High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Park High School?
Elmwood Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmwood Park High School offer ?
Elmwood Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elmwood Park High School part of?
Elmwood Park High School is part of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District.
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